Coming Out Perfect #1: A Graphic Novel

By Richard Mercado

From Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Richard Mercado comes a refreshingly honest and moving YA graphic novel perfect for fans of queer coming-of-age stories like Heartstopper.

When Kevin's parents ignore his attempts to come out of the closet, he devises a plan to become more like Raymond, the popular gay kid at his high school. After all, if Kevin can do everything perfectly, too, then people will have to pay attention to him.

But life under Raymond's wing isn't easy: a dress code, new things Kevin can and can't do, and even abandoning his old "uncool" friends. Perfection comes at a cost, and Kevin must decide whether it's worth the sacrifice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546110909
• ISBN13: 9781546110903
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Graphix
• Length: 272 Pages
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher